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- From the Principal - Mrs Katie Browne
- From the Assistant Principal - Mr Simon Farrugia
- From the Acting REC - Mrs Tania Calla-Hunstone
- From the School Office
- P&F News
- Calendar Overview
- Art Classes for Term 4
- Appreciation - Mittagong Junior Disco
- Crazy Hair Day - Friday 26th September
- Awards
- Bring it Back Boxes
- Wellbeing Officer
- 2025 Term Dates and Pupil Free Days
- SEL Focus - Week 9 and 10
- Canteen for Term 3 - Thursdays
- Community News
Dear Families,
Last week's disco was a fantastic blast from the past, and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces on the dance floor! A huge thank you to the parents who worked tirelessly to make it happen, from selling tickets and decorating the hall to supervising on the night. Your generosity and support truly brings our school community to life.
As we look ahead to early next term, we are already planning for our annual Dominican Family Day, which will include our much-loved Grandparents Day. The school committee has been hard at work, and we'll be sharing more details with you early in Term 4. This is a special opportunity for our students to celebrate kindness, a key school value, and to show their loved ones all the wonderful things they've been learning in the classroom. Our P&F have organised lunch packs for the day that can be purchased via the Spriggy Schools app until 24th October.
Term 3 has been incredibly busy, filled with excursions and special events. We have so many reasons to be proud of the children and their wonderful achievements.
On Friday, September 26, Mrs. Burton and I will be leaving on the Diocesan Pilgrimage. We are very much looking forward to this special opportunity and will carry the entire school community in our hearts. As we visit Assisi for our final stop, we will offer our intentions for continued growth in faith, learning, and wellbeing for our staff, students and their families.
We wish you all a safe and happy school holiday and look forward to a productive Term 4.
God Bless,
Katie Browne
Principal
Acting Principal
Mrs Browne will be on leave weeks 1 and 2 of term 4. During this time Mr Farrugia will be the Acting Principal.
Child Protection Week
Last week was National Child Protection Week. This year’s National Child Protection Week theme, ‘Every conversation matters: Shifting Conversation to Action,’ reminded us that while dialogue is essential when it comes to raising awareness, challenging harmful norms, and sparking new ideas, real change is only possible when we turn those conversations into meaningful action.
If you're looking for more information please see the website below
or eSafety Commissioner
First Holy Communion
Enrolments for First Holy Communion will start Sunday 27 September and close Sunday 19 October.
Forms for enrolment can be collected from Father after any weekend Mass or from the parish office Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 9am to 1.30pm.
Christmas Art
Exhibition. This competition gives students an opportunity to explore the meaning of the Christmas story through scripture and reflect on that message through the experiences of their own lives.
Students in Year 5 and 6 are invited to participate in the competition and each school is invited to enter three artworks from Year 5 and three artworks from Year 6. The subject matter is drawn from the Year 5 and Year 6 Religious Education Curriculum and includes additional verses from the Gospel of Matthew.
Judging Criteria and Award Categories
Each year the Judging Panel looks for artworks that reflect an understanding and
interpretation of one of the scripture verses that also includes authentic imagery from
the time of Jesus.
The Judging Panel use the following Criteria:
● Originality of the artwork
● Depth of personalreflection
● Connection to the scriptures
● Consistency of style
● Standard of visual arts skills and techniques
● Appropriate surface, media and application
● Quality of presentation of artwork
The Award Categories are:
● Year 5 Highly Commended
● Year 6 Highly Commended
● Bishop’s Choice Award
● Director's Christmas Story Award
● CatholicCare Star of Hope Award
● CEO Staff Packing Room Prize
2.Bridie Culpeper
3.Sofia De Michiel-Worgan
4.Scout Eccleston
5.James Grosvenor
6.Henry Holmes
7.Lucas Malady
8.Aaliyah Marr
10.Lily Woods
Thank you
Tania Calla-Hunstone
Acting Religious Education Coordinator
Summer Uniform
Just a reminder that students can change over to their summer uniform now if they wish as the days begin to warm up. Alternatively they can still wear their winter uniform until the end of this Term.
Every student should be in their summer uniform by the first day of Term 4 - Tuesday 14th October.
Transition to Kindergarten Playgroups for Kindy 2026
The transition to Kindergarten Playgroups will commence on Tuesday 21st October and run every Tuesday and Thursday for 3 weeks.
Current Year 2 Families - 1:1 Ipad Program
Could current Year 2 families please remember to return the order form for the 1:1 Ipad program by 31st October.
Student Withdrawal
If you intend to withdraw your child from the school, the withdrawal form is available from the office. We currently have a waitlist, so advance notification would be appreciated.
Term 4 commences for students on 14th October - staff return on 13 October which is a pupil free day.
Panadol and Nurofen at school
Nurofen and panadol are not to be brought to school unless a consent to dispense medication form has been completed and signed by a Medical Practitioner (pharmacist, doctor, dentist etc). Students are not permitted to self administer this.
Uniform Items
The school sells sun hats ($16), School Bags ($65) and the girls winter skirt ($54). These are available to purchase from the school office and payment is by cash or eftpos.
Volunteers
If you volunteer at the school, parents or carers need to do an induction by scanning the QR code in the document:
Contact details
It is important that your contact details are up to date. It would be appreciated if you could log onto the Compass Parent Portal and check that your mobile/telephone number and email address are correct.
If you find that they are incorrect, you may update them in the portal.
Please also check that your email address is reachable, we sometimes find that we receive ‘bounce backs’ due full inboxes.
School Fees
From the commencement of the 2025 school year, the management of certain aspects relating to school fee accounts in Primary Schools has been transferred to the School Fees Liaison Office at the Catholic Education in Wollongong.
What does this mean for families:
- Your school’s administration office is your first place for enquiry regarding school fees. School staff will provide information regarding instalments, methods of payment, giving access to an Application for Fee Concession and attend to other general enquiries.
- If you are experiencing financial difficulty or need to make an arrangement for payment of your school fee account, please email sflo@dow.catholic.edu.au with your name and the school in which your children are enrolled. The School Fees Liaison Office will then contact you directly to offer assistance.
- Please note that each school has a dedicated School Fees Liaison Officer to provide a personalised service to individual families. This Officer will also have a close relationship with your school.
If you require further information about this initiative, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Fees will need to be finalised by the end of November.
Injuries
If you child sustains an injury outside of school eg broken arm / leg and they have a cast/sling etc the office must be informed and a letter from the Doctor / ED report must be given to the office so that a risk assessment and care plan can be done for the student.
Only medication that is prescribed by a doctor is permitted to be dispensed at School upon completion of a “Consent to Dispense Medication” form which is available from the office. The form and the medication are to be given to the office staff in the original packaging with the student’s name and dosage. We are not permitted to administer Panadol unless prescribed by a doctor and the necessary form completed. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
If your child is Asthmatic or Anaphylactic please ensure the necessary plan has been forwarded to the office along with any medication so that it can be processed. We also need a "Consent to Dispense Medication" form to be completed. See below.
Tea Towel and Apron Fundraising
We are running a Tea Towel and Apron Fundraiser!
Our limited-edition Tea Towel and Apron design will be made up of self-portraits drawn by all our students and staff. Just like a yearbook on a tea towel/apron. The pictures and names will be arranged all together as a commemorative design then screen printed onto a white 100% cotton tea towel with navy print and the apron will be navy blue with white print.
As well as being great for lint free dish drying, the tea towels look fantastic and are a long-lasting memento of your children and their friends. They make great gifts that are easily mailed to relatives, so make sure you order a few extras for family members and your keepsake box.
The kids just love seeing their artwork in print. By purchasing our tea towels you are not only receiving a practical keepsake, you’re also helping to achieve our fundraising goal, which would not be possible without your support!
The price per Tea Towel is $16.00
(White Tea Towel with Navy Blue Print)
The price per Apron is $18.00
(Navy Blue Apron with White Print)
The print run is limited so make sure you, your family and friends don't miss out.
Tea towels and Aprons can be ordered by going on to the 'Spriggy Schools' App and placing your order.
Final Orders are due by Friday 24th October.
The tea towels and aprons will be handed out at a date to be confirmed in December.
Please see below the calendar overview for Term 3 2025:
| Week 9 |
Friday 19th September - Basketball Gala Day at Moss Vale Basketball Stadium - Selected Students |
| Week 10 |
Tuesday 23rd September - Year 6 Confirmation - Evening Tuesday 23rd September - 2:15pm - Christian Meditation and Converstation for Adults in the school hall Thursday 25 September - Assembly at 2:15pm - all welcome Friday 26 September - Crazy Hair Day - Year 6 Fundraiser - Gold Coin Donation Last Day of Term 3 - Friday 26th September |
They will run on the following dates in Term 4:
Thank you to Mittagong Junior Disco Incopoorated who have supplied us with a $500 community grant.
We have spent this money on new soccer game balls and basketball game balls.
Your support of this disco is much appreciated.
On Friday 26th September (last day of Term 3), we will be having a Crazy Hair Day Fundraiser!
Students are encouraged to come to school with their wildest, wackiest hairstyles to show their creativity and have some fun!
A gold coin donation is apprecaited, and all donations collected will go towards Year 6 and their gift to the school.
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded the Principal's Award in Week 6
| Kindergarten | George Dawson |
| Year 1 | Elijah Cloribel |
| Year 2 | Benny Raz |
| Year 3 | Isaac Falco |
| Year 4 | Kellie Lopez |
| Year 5 | Asher Norman |
| Year 6 | Prinsha Parajuli |
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded a Merit Award in Week 6
| Kindergarten | Dustin Meuleman |
| Year 1 | Keiko Ilinoire |
| Year 2 | Gus Fenner |
| Year 2 | John Lopez |
| Year 3 | Flynn Barbara |
| Year 4 | Matilda Sheather |
| Year 5 | Sazal Gurung |
| Year 6 | Lily Woods |
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded a Mission Star Award in Week 6
| Kindergarten | Vivian Dickson |
| Year 1 | Tamanpreet Kaur |
| Year 2 | Nicholas Wray |
| Year 3 | Zara McFadyen |
| Year 4 | Peyton Mathias |
| Year 5 | Thomas Malady |
| Year 6 | Mackenzie Sheather |
Dear Parents and Carers,
You are warmly invited to attend St Paul's Christian Meditation and Conversation for Adults in the hall on Tuesdays at 2:15pm. Please check Compass for clarification of dates.
Kind Regards,
Bernadette Taylor
Wellbeing Officer
| Term 3 | Last Day - Friday 26 September |
| Term 4 | 13 October - 19 December |
| 13 October - Pupil Free Day | |
| 14 October - Students Return | |
| 18 December - Last Day for Students | |
| 19 December - Pupil Free Day |
*These are provisional dates and are subject to change.
Listening to Others
Social Awareness
- Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
- Wait until the person has finished talking before you speak.
- Show that you heard the person by nodding your head, saying "Okay" or "That's interesting", etc.
Lunch Bunch Canteens are fulfilling our lunch orders on a Thursday.
Please find the menu below and how to order details:
Southern Highlands Water Polo
Art Class School Holiday Program
Mittagong RSL Junior Disco
All money raised goes back to the children in the Southern Highlands community.
Please note – the below remainder dates for 2025.
25/10/25
29/11/25
Cricket - Robertson - School Holidays
Cricket NSW are hosting a FREE PROGRAM at Robertson Public School on Tuesday 7th October from 10am-2pm.
This program is possible thanks to the Government’s Share Our Space initiative, making the most of public school’s facilities during the school holidays.
This program is open to all primary school students aged 5-12. We hope to engage the local schools within the area to encourage as many students to register for their local club for the upcoming season.
